Director, AI & Data Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the organization-wide implementation of Databricks as Advito’s designated platform for data, analytics, and AI.

• Take ownership of program scope, timeline, sequencing, and planning.

• Establish and manage integrated planning, risk management, dependency tracking, and executive steering sessions.

• Drive change management efforts, including stakeholder analysis, communication strategies, training, and team-specific change narratives.

• Monitor adoption metrics such as active users and time to insights, making necessary adjustments to the plan.

• Maintain a comprehensive overview of AI and data initiatives, detailing status, ownership, dependencies, timelines, and budgets.

• Manage the intake and prioritization process for new ideas.

• Evaluate prototypes, architectural decisions, and vendor claims.

• Assist in establishing production AI standards regarding accuracy testing, human oversight, monitoring, costs, and Responsible AI.

• Oversee planning cycles, objectives, and executive reporting for the Data & AI function.

• Support budget oversight, business case development, and partnerships with vendors.

• Lead a small team of data, AI, and analytics professionals through guidance and mentorship.

• Provide clear reports to executives and stakeholders, especially regarding delays.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in leading a company-wide platform program and implementing significant change across multiple business units or functions.

• Ability to showcase adoption results following go-live.

• Experience with Databricks is highly advantageous.

• Strong skills in planning, governance, risk management, and follow-through.

• PMP, PgMP, Prosci, or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications are welcomed.

• Experience with AI, ML, agentic AI, or LLM applications in a production environment.

• Understanding of data platforms and data pipelines.

• Utilization of AI tools in personal work.

• Several years of experience leading enterprise-level programs with their own budgets, multiple vendor partners, and executive sponsors.

• Formal experience in change management, including effective communication, training, and champion programs.

• Experience collaborating with offshore or nearshore development partners.

• Experience managing technical professionals.

• Strong stakeholder management skills across a matrixed, global organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, technical, or business field, or equivalent experience.

• Databricks certification or practical experience with Unity Catalog and platform governance is a plus.

• Domain knowledge in corporate travel, T&E, procurement, payments, or B2B spend data is advantageous.

• Experience in developing both managers and individual contributors is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours with options for remote or work-from-home arrangements.

• Opportunities for skill and career development.

• Engage at the leading edge of travel technology and contribute to the evolution of business travel.

• Generous vacation allowance.

• Access to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing resources.

• Travel industry perks and discounts.

• An inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.

• Work From Anywhere for up to 60 days each year.

• Reasonable and necessary accommodations provided.